Which of these statements would Machiavelli agree with? Check all that apply.It is better to be feared than loved by the masses.If the masses love a leader, they will obey him.The most important quality in a leader is virtue.Most men are selfish and corrupt.

Machiavelli argues that a ruler is safer being feared than loved, because fear is more dependable when people’s loyalty is uncertain. He also views most people as self-interested and changeable, so “most men are selfish and corrupt” fits his outlook. Love does not guarantee obedience, and moral virtue is not the most important quality for a ruler in his political advice.

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